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Volume 10, Issue 48 • December 17, 2015
Teeming with information you need.
(And some you don’t need, but will be glad you have anyway.)
Old Time
Holiday
fills
Fairhaven
center
with
the spirit
of the
season
Fairhaven’s town hall was
transformed into a marketplace
for nonproifts on Saturday,
12/12, during the town’s annual
Old Time Holiday celebration.
Other venues in the center also
held events, drawing huge
crowds and creating a festive
spirit while the bells of the
Unitarian Memorial Church
rang out Christmas carols. See
page 16 for story.
Photo by Beth David.
Also Inside:
• Rees is new TA: Page 18
• Happenings: Pages, 3, 5, 6, 7
• Acushnet Selectboard: Page 12
• Truck Crashes into Valero: Page 24
From
The Editor
WEST ISLAND —
A day late and many dollars short.
One of these years I’ll
get my act together
enough to do one of
those end-of-year, reflectback-on-our-stories
stories. Right now, I’m
Beth David, Publisher
just glad to be done
(with...you know who)
before midnight.
It’s actually still today!
This is our last issue of the year.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years (and 30
pounds) since I started this venture. Dare I look back at
all my editor’s page pictures? Nah!
Fairhaven has chosen a Town Administrator (see
page 18). The town has now officially embarked upon
its new phase of government. The challenges never end,
but Mark Rees sounds like he’s looking forward to them.
He’s done this before, so he knows some of the pitfalls
of switching over to this type of government model.
Of course, those towns weren’t Fairhaven, right?
Umm...let’s see... he hasn’t actually signed a contract
yet, so, er...maybe I should be careful, huh? Don’t want
to scare him away. Although, he doesn’t look like he
scares too easily.
In any case, my faithful readers, let’s not try too hard
to knock him off his little cloud too soon, okay? Give
him a few days to figure out how to pronounce
Sconticut (or...Fairhaven for that matter), and to know
the difference between Marsh Island and West Island; to
learn that when we say “the Shipyard,” we each mean a
different one, and when we brag about our seafood,
well, we’ve got good reason to.
One thing I will bet on, Mr. Rees: You won’t miss that
Portland seafood. We’ve got the best stuff right here in
our little burg. As I recall, Mainers have red clam
chowder, like they’re from New York or something.
Don’t worry, we’ll cure you of that, and it won’t take
long, either. On another note...
Christmas is right around the corner. I know that
most of us around here celebrate Christmas, but some
of us celebrate other holidays this time of year. I want
all of us to have a wonderful holiday season, no matter
what holiday we celebrate.
Enjoy the lights around town and surrounding
communities. The one on Gellette Road is as
spectacular as ever, they tell me. I haven’t had a chance
to see it myself yet, but I will. And be careful near that
one on Route 6. Don’t stop on that crazy road.
And, in your travels, try to remember those who
need a little help. A few places are still accepting toys
(see page 5), and the food pantry is always looking for
donations.
Until next week then...Merry Christmas, Happy New
Year, and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
May the New Year bring us all good
health, prosperity, and a relatively
sane president.
YEAR TEN: Completed.
Volume 10, Issue 48
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Copyright 2015 Elizabeth A. David
Editor: Beth David
News Correspondents/Photographers:
Michael Smith, Ryan Feeney
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Contents
Acushnet Selectboard...........................................................12
Classifieds ..............................................................................21
COVER: Old Time Holiday....................................................16
Fairhaven Chooses Town Administrator ...........................18
Happenings ......................................................................5, 6, 7
Legal Notices/Public Hearings.............................................20
Letter from the editor.............................................................2
Letters from our readers......................................................10
Memorial Service for New Bedford police chief ...............18
Recipe of the week ................................................................10
Recreation Center this week................................................14
Senior Center this week .......................................................14
Tides .......................................................................................21
Truck crashes into Valero ....................................................24
Upcoming meetings/Fairhaven & Acushnet ......................21
CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS
Upcoming events
The Neighb News is not publishing on 12/24 & 12/31 for publishing on 1/7/16. Happy holidays to all our readers,
our winter break. We are listing some events into January and may the new year bring us all good health, renewed
to keep you busy until we come back. We will resume prosperity, and a relatively sane president.
check: Ft. Phoenix Polar Plunge. continue to offer a free orientation
Donations of $25 or more will receive film about New Bedford’s whaling
The theme for this year’s annual Ft. a long sleeve T-shirt while supplies history on the hour from 10 a.m.–4
Phoenix Polar Plunge is, Hawaiian last. Limited number available. Shirts p.m., a free story hour, Whales, Tales
Luau. Put on your grass skirt, have will be available on a first come/ first & Sails, on Friday mornings at 10:00
fun, be a plunger or a spectator!
served basis. Shirts may be a.m. for pre-schoolers, and special
Come start off the new year with a purchased at the Plunge
films on AHA! nights (2nd Thursday in
dash into the ocean! Challenge your
Be sure to bring towels, blankets February and March). The park also
family and friends to come out and and warm clothes to change into after hosts the Dock-U-Mentaries film
plunge in remembrance of the victims the plunge. We highly recommend series on the third Friday of each
of domestic violence. A donation of water shoes or old sneakers to month in partnership with the
$25 buys a long sleeve T-shirt. Shirts protect your feet from rocks and cold. Working Waterfront Festival and the
will be available on a first come, first There are some unavoidable rocks in Fishermen’s Heritage Center.
served basis. You can choose the area so be careful!
New Bedford Whaling National
whether or not you jump in.
We will provide changing tents, Historical Park was established by
Registration and t-shirts can be Port-a-Johns, warming fire, and Congress in 1996 to help preserve
purchased at the Plunge from 9:00 refreshments. Email Kathy at and interpret America’s nineteenth
a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Checks can be made [email protected] for more info.
century whaling industry. The park,
payable to: Fairhaven Dollars for
which encompasses a 13-block
Scholars. Please note on check: Ft.
National Historic Landmark District,
Phoenix Polar Plunge.
is the only National Park Service area
Fri., 1/1/16 at 10 a.m. SHARP, at
addressing the history of the whaling
DCR’s Ft. Phoenix State Beach Reser industry and its influence on the
New
Bedford
Whaling
National
vation. Net proceeds benefit scholareconomic, social, and environmental
Historical
Park
has
announced
winter
ships in memory of Fairhaven’s
history of the United States.
hours
of
operation
for
its
visitor
domestic violence victims. Part of the
The visitor center is wheelchaircenter.
The
park
visitor
center
will
be
Dollars for Scholars/Scholarship
accessible, and is free of charge. For
open
to
the
public
from
9
a.m.
to
America Program (charity navigator
5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday more information, call the visitor
4-star charity rating).
center
at
508-996-4095,
visit
The Plunge is a free event. For your from January through March, 2016. www.nps.gov/nebe or visit the park’s
The
center
will
be
closed
on
Mondays
safety, we are requiring that you
Facebook page at http://www.
register for the plunge. You can and Tuesdays, as well as on New facebook.com/NBWNHP. Everyone
Year’s
Day.
The
park
visitor
center
is
register the day of the Plunge from
located at 33 William Street in finds their park in a different way.
9–9:45 a.m.
Discover yours at FindYourPark.com
Checks can be made payable to downtown New Bedford.
During
the
winter,
the
park
will
Dollars for Scholars. Please note on
SEE PAGES 5, 6 & 7 FOR MORE EVENTS
Polar plunge
Whale Park
Winter Hours
One arrested after months-long investigation
Press Release
Fairhaven Police Detectives, working with investigators from the Bristol
County Sheriff’s Department South
Coast Anti Crime Team, executed a
search warrant at the second floor
apartment of 30 Ashland Place in New
Bedford just before 11 a.m. Tuesday
morning, 12/15. The search came
after an investigation that spanned
several months.
During the search, investigators
seized over 57 grams of heroin, a
small amount of cocaine and over
$2400 in cash.
Fairhaven Detectives arrested 52year-old Douglas Pickup without
incident. Pickup was charged with
trafficking heroin and possession of a
class B substance, subsequent
offense.
Trafficking heroin in amounts 36
grams or more, but less than 100
grams carries a jail sentence of no
less than 5 years. New Bedford Police
Detectives provided assistance
during the search.
LEFT: Douglas Pickup, 52, of New Bedford was arrested and charged wtih trafficking
heroinr and possession of a class B substance, subsequent offense. RIGHT: drugs and
money confiscated during the search of 30 Ashland Place, New Bedford, by Fairhaven a
New Bedford police, and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department Douth Coast Anti-Crim
Team. Police photos submitted.
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Jackson’s Variety
Celebrating
50 Years
Serving Sconticut Neck and West Island
Fairhaven’s
Shop
oldest
where
family
you
run
save
variety
stor
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
To All Our Loyal Customers
114 Sconticut Neck Road • Fairhaven • 508-998-0522
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AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS
Coastline, a private, non-profit agency, too wiggly to sit through a traditional
Toy Drive
with the purpose being to provide service or maybe your family has
Swing by the Bayside Lounge, 125
Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, on
Fri., 12/18, from 6–9 p.m., with a
new, unwrapped toy for children at
two local charities. Eat dinner during
that time and the Bayside will donate
10% of your check to the KennedyDonovan Center and Better Community Living Special Kids Program. For
more info, call Heidi at 508-971-1699
Toys Still Accepted
The Fairhaven Police Department
will be partnering with Safezones.org
to sponsor the 5th Annual Safe Zones
Fill the Bus Toy Drive. You may drop
off a new, unwrapped toys at the
Fairhaven Police Department 146
Washington St., until Christmas Eve.
We are asking for toys for children
of all ages to brighten the Christmas
holiday for less fortunate children in
our community. All contributions are
welcome and will be greatly
appreciated. The members of the
Fairhaven Police Department and the
Volunteers at Safezones.org would
like to wish everyone a very happy
and healthy holiday season and
extend our best wishes for a
wonderful New Year.
POMC Vigil
Holiday candlelight vigil for nonviolence and to honor thos who have
died by violence. Sun., 12/20, 4 p.m.,
at Unitarian Memorial Church, 102
Green St., Fairhaven. By the SE Mass.
Chapter of Parents of Murdered
Children, for family and friends who
have suffered a loss from a violent
death.
Bring a picture of your loved on to
be hung on our memorial tree.
Refreshments will follow. Visit
www.POMC.org
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are urgently needed to
provide a unique, essential service, a
lifeline for many low income seniors.
The Money Management Program
was developed to assist low-income
elders who have difficulty writing
checks, balancing their checkbooks
and managing their money. Some of
these elders may be homebound,
visually impaired, confused, and
without family nearby to help.
The program is managed by
assistance to elders who might be at
risk of losing their independence due
to their inability to pay basic rent,
food, and utility bills on time. This
service only requires a couple of
hours per month of your time.
Please call Linda Aguiar for more
information at 508 742-9113 or email
[email protected].
Christmas Services
The First Congregational Church of
Fairhaven at 34 Center Street invites
you to worship with us during this
Christmas season. Everyone is
welcome!
Christmas Sunday
Intergenerational Service
Sun., 12/20, 10:00 a.m. On this
Sunday before Christmas, join us for
an uplifting service of word and song.
While scripture doesn’t mention any
animals in the stable on the night
Jesus was born, we can only imagine
that there were some critters in
attendance. We will tell the old, old
story of Jesus’ birth in an interactive
way that looks at the event from the
animals’ perspective. Come along and
take part, bring a friend and be
prepared to have your spirit infused
with the wonder and promise of
Christmas!
Longest Night/
Blue Christmas Service
Sun., 12/20, 7:00 p.m. Christmas
can be a bittersweet time of year.
While all the media tout the joy of the
season and decorations glow on dark
nights, many of us feel an ache in our
hearts during this season. What
sometimes can help is the time and
space to just “be” with whatever it is
we are dealing with; to feel the
feelings but to know that we are not
alone. An awareness and reminder of
God’s presence and God’s hope can
help us make our way through the
holiday season. So we invite you to
join us for this meditative service
where we will hear scripture, pray for
healing and wholeness, listen to
music and light candles to brighten
the night. Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Eve Service for Families
with Young Children
(all ages are welcome, too!).
Thurs., 12/24, 4:30–5:30 p.m. A
service planned with our littlest ones
in mind. Perhaps your children are
other plans for later in the evening.
Or it might be that you want an early
evening at home, in your pj’s, sitting
around the tree and warmed by a
crackling fire. Whatever the reason,
consider joining us for this brief, lowkey, interactive service. We will sing
some simple carols to pre-recorded
music, listen to the holy story with
children taking part if they wish, say
our prayers and sing Silent Night
while holding our glow sticks. It’s
great for families with young children
but all ages, with or without children,
are welcome.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thurs., 12/24, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate
the birth of the Christ Child at this
special service that will include
readings, prayer, music and candle
lighting. It is always an uplifting and
inspiring service that focuses all of us
on the deepest meaning of the
season. Join us and bring a friend!
Sunrise Walk
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition on
Sun., 12/20, at 6:30 a.m. for a serene
sunrise walk in celebration of the
winter solstice. We’ll enjoy beautiful
views as we watch the sun rise
through the forest and over the
scenic salt marsh at West Island State
Reservation in Fairhaven.
Participants should meet at the
trail entrance at 163 Fir St. on West
Island. Parking is available along the
street. The walk is free, and will run
about an hour long. Bundle up for this
early morning stroll!
This event is part of the Coalition’s
Bay Adventures series: programs
designed for explorers of all ages to
get outside and discover Buzzards Bay.
Registration is required for all Bay
Adventures. To RSVP online, visit
www.savebuzzardsbay.org/bayadvent
ures or contact the Buzzards Bay
Coalition at (508) 999-6363 ext. 219.
Girl Scout Cookies
It’s that time of year ─ the time
when Girl Scouts embark on a
longstanding tradition, and cookie
lovers eagerly look for Girl Scouts
selling cookies.
Cookie
lovers
can
visit
hergirlscouts.org to find out where to
buy Girl Scouts cookies near their
home or office.
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HAPPENINGS OVERTOWN
The second program will take centered on the city, produced and
Provencher Serv. place
on Peirce Nature Trail, where directed in 1953 by New Bedford-born
The City of New Bedford and the
family of New Bedford police chief
David A. Provencher will hold a
public memorial service on Sunday,
12/20. See page 18 for details.
Free Parking
New Bedford is offering a special
Holiday Parking Program. From now
through Friday, January 1, 2016, the
City of New Bedford will offer FREE
parking at your first metered space
for up to two hours in both the
Downtown and on Acushnet Avenue,
or up to two hours FREE parking at
the Elm Street Garage, and the
Zeiterion Garage!
Contact the Traffic Commission
Office, 51 Elm St., is open Mon.– Fri.,
8–5. Call 508-961-3153 with questions.
Day Care for
Shoppers
On Sat., 12/19, the Parks,
Recreations & Beaches Department
will host a Parent’s Night Out — an
opportunity
for
parents
and
caregivers to complete last minute
shopping, gift wrapping or other
holiday preparations while kids enjoy
activities, games and dinner at the
recreation center. Children are
welcome at the Andrea McCoy
Recreation Center, 181 Hillman St.,
on Sat., 12/19, 4–8 p.m. to play
games, watch movies and eat dinner
under the supervision of the
recreation staff.
The fee for this event is $5.00 per
child with a pre-registration
deadline of 5 p.m. on 12/18 at the
Andrea McCoy Recreation Center.
Children must be between the ages of
6 and 13 to participate.
For more information contact
India Russell-Pena at india.russell@
newbedford-ma.gov, or 508-991-6298.
Free Outdoor Events
Get outside during the holiday
vacation and join the Buzzards Bay
Coalition for a series of three FREE
family exploration programs. You’ll
enjoy some fresh air as you discover
creatures that live in our region
during the colder winter months.
At Fort Taber beach, we’ll explore
the beach through a scavenger hunt
and make land art with our findings.
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we’ll learn how to use a compass and
practice orienteering skills during a
hike through a maple swamp. And at
The Sawmill we’ll identify and collect
natural objects to make a winter craft
in the Hawes Family Learning Center.
Winter Vacation Family Exploration is recommended for families with
school-aged children. We encourage
you to attend all three programs, but
it is not required.
• Tues., 12/29 from 10-11:30 a.m.:
Beach Exploration at Fort Taber,
New Bedford
• Wed., 12/30, from 10-11:30 a.m.:
Orienteering at Flora B. Peirce
Nature Trail, New Bedford (meet at
the entrance near 100 Falmouth St.)
• Thurs., 12/31, from 10-11:30 a.m.:
Forest Exploration and Winter Craft
at The Sawmill (32 Mill Rd., Acush.)
RSVP: Registration is required. To
RSVP
online,
visit
www.save
buzzardsbay.org/bayadventures or
contact the Buzzards Bay Coalition at
(508) 999-6363 ext. 219.
New Spinner Book
Meet the Authors
It’s Finally Here! A Picture History of
New Bedford, Vol. 2, Premiering at
Gallery X, 169 William St., New
Bedford, on Dec. 17, 5–9 p.m.;
Encore book launch, Gallery X, Dec.
20, 1–5 p.m.
Meet the authors of Spinner
Publications’ newest book, A Picture
History of New Bedford, Volume Two ~
1925–1980, at one of two gala booksigning events to be held at Gallery X,
Guests can meet the authors, enjoy
refreshments, watch a film, view an
exhibit and be among the first
readers of the long-awaited Volume
Two. Free to the Public.
The second in a three-volume set,
A Picture History of New Bedford,
Volume Two is part of the most
extensive history of the city ever
published. The hardcover book is a
numbered, limited edition signed by
the five authors: Joseph Thomas,
Alfred Saulniers, Natalie White,
Marsha McCabe and Jay Avila.
At the event, authors will
personalize books and chat with
guests. Meanwhile, attendees will be
able to view the documentary film, A
Rising Tide, a highly personal movie
filmmaker Theodore A. Morde.
On exhibit during Spinner’s
opening events will be Gallery X’s
“Xmas Show,” an annual opencommunity art show featuring the
work of area artisans and artists.
Enjoy refreshments and hors
d’oeuvres.
Learn more by visiting Spinner’s
home page at www.spinnerpub.com
or call (508) 994-4564. Browse Spinner
photographs at www.flickr.com/
photos/spinnerpub or visit Spinner
Publications on Facebook.
384-pages; 1000+ photos; Hard
cover, $75.00; Soft cover, $40.00.
Spinner Publications, 164 William
Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Socks for Vets
During this 2015 Holiday season
The Law Office of Surprenant &
Beneski, P.C. and the Wound Care
Center at Vibra Hospital of SE Mass.
are once again teaming up to hold a
“Socks for Vets” sock drive. They will
be collecting new socks for the
Veteran’s Transition House in New
Bedford as a way of giving back to the
community and saying “Thank You”
to those who have sacrificed so
selflessly for our nation.
This campaign will run continuously until Dec. 31. New Sock
donations can be dropped off
Monday-Friday (9-5) either at
Surprenant and Beneski, P.C. 35
Arnold Street, New Bedford, or at the
Wound Care Center at Vibra Hospital
of SE Mass. (formally known as New
Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital) 4499
Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.
Thank you to everyone in advance for
your support.
Free Parking
New Bedford is offering a special
Holiday Parking Program. From now
through Friday, January 1, 2016, the
City of New Bedford will offer FREE
parking at your first metered space
for up to two hours in both the
Downtown and on Acushnet Avenue,
or up to two hours FREE parking at
the Elm Street Garage, and the
Zeiterion Garage!
Contact the Traffic Commission
Office, 51 Elm St., is open Mon.– Fri.,
8–5. Call 508-961-3153 with questions.
HAPPENINGS/OTHER LATITUDES
one person to another as a will be selling the Dinner For
Library Opening/ from
symbolic gift with reference to the Two® Dining Books at the regular
meaning of Christmas and the wish cost of $29.95. Ten dollars of the
Ribbon Cutting
for Peace and Forgiveness among purchase price will help fund the
The public is invited to attend an
official ribbon cutting event on
Sun., 12/20, beginning at 1 p.m, for
the new Acushnet Public Library,
232 Middle Road.
Among those providing remarks
will be Acushnet's Selectboard
members, a Library Trustee, and the
Library Director. State Rep. Robert
Koczera has been invited to attend
and provide remarks as well.
Following the speeches and ribbon
cutting, the public will be invited
inside to view the new Library and to
enjoy some refreshments provided
by the Friends of the Acushnet Public
Library. The Library will officially
open to the public in this new facility
on Monday, Dec. 21, at 10:00 a.m.
Wrap Up Holidays
The Women’s Center’s annual
Holiday Gift Wrapping fundraiser at
the Dartmouth Mall continues daily
9 a.m.–9 p.m. through Dec. 23, and
9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Stop by the booth near Old Navy and
get your packages wrapped (they do
not have to be purchased at the
Dartmouth Mall) or volunteer by
signing up online at www.the
womenscentersc.com. Volunteers are
especially needed from 9am-6pm.
Thank you for supporting The
Women’s Center!
Peace Light is Here
Every November a Scout from
Austria fetches the Peace Light from
the Grotto in Bethlehem where Jesus
was born. This flame travels from Tel
Aviv, Israel to Vienna, Austria where it
is distributed at a Service of Dedication to delegations from across
Europe. They then take it back to
their own countries with a message of
Peace. The Peace Light then makes
its way to New York City where Boy
Scouts further distribute it across the
United States. Boy Scout Troop 333
has the honor this year of
distributing the Peace Light in
southeastern Massachusetts.
Estimates are that the lamp in the
grotto has been burning for possibly
as long as 1,500 years and each year
since 1986, during the weeks before
Christmas, Scouts distribute the light
across Europe. The light is then given
human beings.
Churches, organizations, and the
public may obtain their own Peace
Light from Boy Scout Troop 333 on
Sat., 12/19, which will be available
at the conclusion of the 5 p.m. Mass
at St. John Neumann Church, 157
Middleboro Road, East Freetown.
To receive the Peace Light
residents should bring their own oil
lantern (preferable) or enclosed
candle. They are invited to keep the
flame burning as long as they would
like but are asked to please share it
with at least one other person before
extinguishing the flame. Some
extinguish it after Christmas, some
keep it through Epiphany. Some keep
the light burning all year. Make plans
now as to how you will share your
Peace Light, especially with family,
friends and neighbors. Please help
spread the word of Peace. To learn
more about the history of the Peace
Light please visit www.peacelight.org.
Boy, Girl and American Heritage
Scouts and Scout leaders are asked to
wear uniforms.
For additional information please
contact Michael McCormack, Chair of
the Fall River Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting at 508-965-1075 or
[email protected].
Children’s Clothing
Gifts to Give is in dire need of
children’s clothing, especially winter
clothes. Please donate your gentlry
used coats, hats, scarves, gloves,
boots, shoes, etc. We also need new
socks and underwear for all ages.
For more information, visit http://
www.giftstogive.org/what-we-accept/
what-we-need/
The GiftsToGive Philanthropy
Factory, 1 Titleist Drive, Acushnet;
508-717-8715. Open 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
every day, except Sunday for dropoffs. Also drop off at Emma Jean’s,
115 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven.
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holiday TV specials and movies.
Remaining schedule:, Fri. 12/18 at 8
p.m. On Sat., 12/19, a matinee at 2
p.m. and an evening performance at 8
p.m. The final presentation, a
matinee, will be held on Sun., 12/20,
at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $12/Adults; $8/Children
12 years and under. Buy online at
www.brownpapertickets.com or at
the box office. Call: 508-591-3065 or
e-mail: [email protected]
Tour Smith-Appleby
Tour the Smith-Appleby House,
festively decorated from floorboards
to rafters to celebrate Christmas, on
Sat., 12/19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 220
Stillwater Road in Smithfield, RI, just
off I-295.
Visitors will delight in the beautiful
Holiday trimmings as volunteers from
the Historical Society of Smithfield in
Colonial-era dress host tours of the
historic 319-year-old house.
The Smith-Appleby House dates to
1696 and was built by Elisha Smith,
the grandson of John Smith “The
Miller,” a member of Roger Williams’
original party of six men who left the
Massachusetts Bay Colony to start
the colony of Providence, Rhode
Island, in 1636.
There is a $5 donation for adults.
Children are free. No reservations are
needed. In case of inclement weather,
check our website at http://www.
smithapplebyhouse.org/calendar or
call 401-231-7363 for cancellation
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Teachers take on firefighters for Toys for Tots
Teachers and staff from the East Fairhaven and Leroy Wood school took on the
Fairhaven Firefighters on Friday 12/11 in a kickball game under the lights at the
Fairhaven High School football field. With a little bit of (very mild) trash talk and a lot of
support for both sides from the stands, the Firefighters prevailed 13-3. The price of
admission was a toy for the Toys for Tots drive. Photos by Beth David
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Toys for Tots: Residents fill the bus....and the room
The Fairhaven Police Department literally filled a bus with more
than 150 toys, plus cash donations, for the Safe Zones Fill The Bus
Toy Drive. You may still drop off new, unwrapped toys at the
Fairhaven Police Department, 146 Washington St., right through
Christmas Eve. Photos by Beth David.
Cathi & Bob Konicki held their annual Toys for Tots drive on West
island Saturday, in memory of fallen Marine Matthew Rodriguez.
They “shattered” last year’s record with a whopping 248 toys
donated. “This year’s drive far surpassed last year’s drive and
garnered a significant number of special gifts such as bicycles and
large Star War figures,” wrote Bob in an email. “Cathi and I are
extremely gratified by the success of the event and want to thank
everyone for their generosity and especially for their friendship.”
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From our readers
Recipe of the Week
Cappuccino Nog
6 eggs, slightly beaten
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
5 cups milk
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups hot espresso coffee
1 cup coffee liqueur or brandy
2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
2 tbs packed brown sugar
Ground cinnamon
Stir together eggs, granulated
sugar and salt in heavy Dutch
oven. Gradually stir in milk. Cook
over low heat 15 to 20 minutes,
stirring constantly, just until
mixture coats a metal spoon;
remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Stir together coffee and liqueur.
Gradually stir coffee mixture into
egg mixture; keep warm.
Just before serving, beat
whipping cream and brown sugar
in chilled large bowl with electric
mixer on high speed until stiff.
Gently stir 2 cups of the whipped
cream into egg mixture.
Pour into mugs. Top with
dollops of remaining whipped
cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serve immediately. Immediately
refrigerate any remaining nog.
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The greatest story ever told
Even at the height of the Christmas
season, truly honoring the unmatched gift of Christ proves elusive.
Sure, we can appear to come close
via extraordinary word choices, art
work, or in song in hallowing His
Creativity, His Name, and His
redeeming purpose.
My best effort to pay honest
tribute to the One we celebrate at this
time of the year, always seems to land
at the feet of the same question. What
is the Greatest Story Ever Told?
For me, there are several elements
worth considering. First, the greatest
story should affect the most people;
it should be extremely creative,
imaginative, comprehensive, inclusive,
universal, and engaging; it has to
have integrity and completeness; it
must pack unparalleled power and
life to change its readers for the
better, and finally, for something to be
the greatest story ever told, IT MUST
BE A TRUE STORY!
I don’t know about you, but a
particular story comes immediately
to mind. It is the account of Jesus
Christ—the One who supernaturally
came to earth as a man to bear
witness of the truth.
Of all the books ever written, I’m
quite certain that few if any boast a
main character as unique and
impacting as Jesus Christ. This figure
was sent as the highest gift of God to
save mankind from sin by dying on
the Cross. His was a legacy filled with
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supernatural ability, wisdom in the
fullness of Father God, ultimate
authority obtained via humility, love,
and victory over all things evil,
including death. His life is depicted in
an epic novel that was written over
1,500 years through 40 or so hands,
consists of 66 books, and stands as
the all-time bestseller by many
millions of copies.
If there is another tale as
affecting… if there is another work as
creative, imaginative, comprehensive, inclusive, universal, and
engaging… if there is another author
as capable of capturing integrity and
completeness… if there is another
piece of literature that packs such
power and life to restore its reader,
then I’d be very interested in getting
my hands on it.
The “greatest story ever told” is
quite a concept. Only one title is
worthy. And while there are many in
the offing, I’m convinced it’s the
narrative that upholds the abundant
life found in the honest effort of
following Christ
I mean, just listen to the beauty of
the prose that goes way beyond a
mere Christmas season in Luke 2:1011: Then the angel said to them, “Do
not be afraid, for behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy which will be
to all people. For there is born to you
this day in the city of David a Savior,
who is Christ the Lord.”
How great is that?
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Acushnet Selectboard voices concern at “secret” LNG talks
Michael Smith
Neighb News Correspondent
On the heels of being left out of a
recent meeting between officials from
Eversource and a coalition of concerned citizens over the proposed
LNG expansion project, the Selectboard held a frank discussion with
both parties at the Selectboard
meeting on Monday, 12/14, on the
importance of open discussion with
town officials.
Reaching out to those involved,
Selectboard Chairperson David
Wojnar said transparency is key in
having the project move forward.
“My perspective as chairman is to
acquire information,” he said. “We are
the agents of the taxpayers of
Acushnet.”
Dennis Galvin representing Eversource, was at the meeting, as was
attorney and Acushnet resident Dana
Sargent, who heads the South Coast
Neighbors United coalition, which is
opposed to the project.
Mr. Wojnar asked both sides not to
be adversarial in talking to each other
and to report to the Selectboard on
their progress and findings.
Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar
asked that both Eversource and other
parties have an open and direct
dialogue with the Selectboard, and
not exclude the governing body from
any future “secret” meetings.
Mr. Sargent told the Selectboard
the one secret meeting was held to
determine “who our friends and foes
were” in their cause.
“It’s the only way to do this to have
it done right,” said Mr. Gaspar in
bringing “proper and factual”
information gathered by any party or
individual to the board.
Mr. Wojnar suggested creating a
seven-member advisory committee.
“We owe it to our Acushnet residents who have a stake in the town,”
said Mr. Wojnar, adding that further
discussion on the subject will take
place after the New Year.
For now, customers affected by the
LNG project will be receiving
information no later than next week,
according to Mr. Galvin.
Former Selectboard chairperson
Leslie Durkin addressed the board
with his concern on the size of the
new LNG tanks proposed, which, he
said, their diameter is equal to that of
a football field and stand 17 stories
In another matter, the
Selectboard announced
the much anticipated
opening of the new
Acushnet Library at
232 Mill Road.
high.
“It could be called ‘Acushnet’s
Twin Towers’,” said Mr. Durkin.
In another matter, the Selectboard
announced the much anticipated
opening of the new Acushnet Library
at 232 Mill Road. A ribbon cutting
ceremony will be held on Sunday,
12/20 at 1 p.m.
“It’s a real exciting time in
Acushnet,” said David Wojnar of the
recent opening of the new police
station as well.
As the opening of the new library
takes place, oversight and access to
the Russell Memorial building will
continue until March 31, 2016.
Dina Brasseur, who was hired in
April of this year as the library
director, said it has been busy with
the anticipation of the opening.
“I shed a few tears today,” said Ms.
Brasseur about moving items from
the old library to its new location. “I
am very eager to start the job I was
hired for.”
Tackling new business, the
Selectboard voted unanimously to
approve Christine Lagasse for the
open Conservation Clerk position.
Pertaining to matters of the
Department of Public Works, the
Selectboard unanimously approved
several water abatements, as well as
final water and sewer charges and
three Chapter 90 reimbursements.
In an effort to curb the town
leaking money through undetected
water leaks, Acting Water and Sewer
Superintendent
John
Westgate
appeared before the board with three
proposed companies to survey the
town’s water system.
Of the three companies involved,
Conservation Technologies, Inc. came
in with the low bid of $6,000,
according to Mr. Westgate.
The other two companies, Water
and Waste Pipe Testing, Inc. and
Hydra Tech, Inc., came in with higher
bids of $8,700 and $8,000 respectively.
The Selectboard voted unanimously review the matter at at future
meeting.
Ribbon Cutting
To mark the opening of the new
Acushnet Public Library at 232
Middle Road, on Sunday, 12/20, from
1–3 p.m. Join us for a short program
with town and library officials, a tour
of the new library, and refreshments.
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Fairhaven
Recreation Center
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Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.2 p.m.; Closed Sunday • 227
Huttleston Ave, 508-993-9269
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Holiday Hours
12/24 6am-12pm; 12/25 Closed
12/31 6am-12pm; 1/1/16 closed
Youth Basketball
Fairhaven
Recreation
Youth
Basketball League/ seniors only
Cost: $10 with membership card
Senior (coed) Ages 12–15 Age is
determined as of December 1, 2015.
Open to all Members! Please bring
2 proofs of residency and a copy of
child’s birth certificate to registration. Registration only until Dec 21st
Kool Kids C-Mas
This 3-day program is a great
opportunity to make new friends
while participating in fun group
activities such as pillo polo, floor
hockey, dodge ball, cooperative
games, flag football, arts & crafts,
etc. Kids will need to bring their own
lunch for the first 2 days of the
program. The last day is a pizza
lunch. Sneakers and active clothes
must be worn each day. Kids will be
grouped according to their current
grade in schoo, K–5, Dec 28 ,29 & 30.
Drop off 8 a.m., pick up by 3 p.m.
Cost: $75/Member; $100/Non Member
Body Pump
Come try a new class for free on
Jan 5th. Bring a friend class starts at
645pm and runs until 745pm.
Julie Baiardi will help make your
New Year’s resolution a reality. Get a
complete body workout in an hour. If
you love it then you can sign up for
20 classes for the low price of $50.
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Classes are held on Tuesdays and
Thursday.
Maybe Christmas, the
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Fairhaven Senior Center
508-979-4029 • 229 Huttleston Ave
Supportive Senior Day Care Program, 9-3 • 508-993-9455
Respite Care: one day, half-a-day. Regular rates apply.
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Mall Trips
Dec. 23: Emerald Square Mall
Dec. 30: South Shore Plaza
Jan. 6: Plain Ridge Park Casino
Jan. 13: Warwick Mall
Entertainment: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
12/23 Ray Jay • 1/7 Ray Jay • 1/13 Ray Jay • 1/20 Silver Fox
Special Activities
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Senior Center will be OPEN
half a day DECEMBER 24th and 31st.
Lunch will be served. The Center will
be closed on December 25th and
January 1st. If you need to go shopping or banking, make sure you call
ahead on Monday or Tuesday of
Christmas week (Dec. 21 & 22) and
New Year’s week (Dec. 28 or 29)
Telephone Reassurance
The Telephone Reassurance
Program is a free service available to
Fairhaven senior citizens, offering a
daily personal contact to help with a
feeling of security and caring,
knowing a daily call will be made to
confirm all is well. The program was
designed for seniors who live alone
and would benefit from a daily
telephone call to be sure everything
is all right. To subscribe, simply
telephone our office and ask to be
placed on our call list, 508-979-4029
Free Groceries
SENIORS, Could you benefit from
free groceries each month? If you are
a Fairhaven resident, 60 years old or
older, have MA Health or receive
SNAP benefits, you may qualify to
receive free non perishable healthy
groceries provided by Commodity
Supplemental Food Program. The
two bags of groceries will be
delivered to the Fairhaven Senior
Center where you will be able to pick
them up. Verification of identity, age,
residence and income will be
required upon applying. If you are
interested in applying or finding out
more about this program call the
Fairhaven Senior Center, 508-979-4029,
and ask for Anne Silvia.
PACE Fuel Assistance
PACE Fuel Assistance & Recertification Form, The Fuel assistance
program starts in November for the
2015-2016 season. If you received
fuel assistance last year you should
have already received renewal in the
mail to be filled out. If you need help
filling out the recertification form or
a new application for fuel assistance
call the Senior Center at 508-979-4029
for a appointment.
A Matter of Balance
Coastline is offering A Matter Of
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Falls on Wednesdays in January and
February from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
at the Marion Music Hall. The
program cost is FREE. A workbook is
provided and refreshments are
served. Please call the Marion COA
at
508-748-3570
to
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Registration closes on 12/28/15.
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Old Time Holiday events fill town center with holiday spirit
By Beth David
Editor
Fairhaven Center was filled with
holiday spirit during the Old Time
Holiday celebration on Saturday,
12/12. The Town Hall auditorium was
transformed into a marketplace for
nonprofits selling all manner of fun
stuff.
The First Congregational Church
had lunch, including its famous
lobster roll, had vendors on two
floors, and opened up the Heavenly
Treasures Thrift Shop.
At the Unitarian Memorial Church,
St. Nicholas hobnobbed with a
variety of vendors of home-crafted
goods, jewelry, and other items.
The Millicent Library got into the
act with activities for children and a
presentation of chairs and tables
sponsored by local businesses, civic
groups and individuals.
And, of course, it would not be
complete without Director of
Tourism, Chris Richard, gadding
about in a costume of some sort. This
year, the “scruffy elf,” looked festive
in red and green duds.
Through it all the Unitarian
church’s bells rang out Christmas
Carols as people criss-crossed from
one venue to the next, making for a
positively festive atmosphere.
The extra warm weather (hovering
near 60 degrees), no doubt made it
more appealing for lots of people to
attend. Most vendors said they had
great sales, with many selling out, or
almost selling out, by the 3 p.m. end
time.
The only group that might have
had a gripe, was the Boy Scouts who
were selling hot chocolate. Maybe
they should’ve sold ice cream this
year.
“This is so much fun,” said Lisa
Plante as she shopped at the thrift
store. “It’s what Fairhaven is all about,
a small town. I love it.”
On Saturday night, Santa Claus
dropped by town hall during the
annual sing-along to greet children
and pass out candy canes.
From the sing-along
People with Christmas spirit showed up outside Fairhaven Town Hall on Saturday, 12/12, to sing Christmas carols, visit with Santa, and
enjoy hot chocolate and cookies inside. TOP LEFT: Santa’s little helper. TOP RIGHT: Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement
Association, the group leads residents in song. ABOVE LEFT: Maureen LaVigne and her grandaughter Ashley, who is enjoying one of
Santa’s candy canes. ABOVE RIGHT: Santa hands out candy canes in front of Fairhaven Town Hall. Photos by Jim Mahaney.
Page 16
More scenes from Fairhaven’s Old Time Holiday
ABOVE LEFT: The kitchen crew at the First Congregational Church gives a big “Merry Christmas” to Neighb News readers on Saturday,
12/12. ABOVE MIDDLE: Peg Rogers staffs a table at the First Congregational Church. ABOVE RIGHT: The Christmas Treet at the
Unitarian Memorial Churh. BELOW LEFT: Fairhaven’s “Scruffy Elf,” Christopher Richard, Fairhaven Tourism Director, provided some
colorful photo ops at Town hall. BELOW RIGHT: The Boy Scouts pose next to their hot chocolate setup, an item not in great demand due
to the unseasonably warm temperatures. Luckily, they also sold pastries and some other items. The warm weather helped to bring out
large crowds and most vendors were very happy with the turnout. Photos by Beth David.
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Fairhaven Selectboard chooses first-ever Town Administrator
By Beth David
Editor
Fairhaven Selectboard members
unanimously chose to offer the
town’s first-ever Town Administrator
position to Mark Rees, the former city
manager in Portland, ME.
Mr. Rees has ushered in the town
administrator model of government
twice. He was the first TA in
Ashburnham and Northbridge, both
in Mass.
A resident of North Andover, Mr.
Rees said he would rent a house in
Fairhaven.
“We had three very qualified candidates apply,” said Selectboard
member Charles Murphy before
casting his vote, adding that each
candidate had “great qualifications”
to be the TA.
Mr. Murphy said he settled on Mr.
Rees because he had already been
through the same kind of transition
that Fairhaven is facing.
Mr. Rees has a lot of experience
“creating” a new TA position, said Mr.
Murphy. “I think one shined through,
and that was Mr. Rees.”
Board member Bob Espindola
agreed, saying that, although Mr. Rees
would not be in the position as long
as outgoing Executive Secretary
Jeffrey Osuch had held his position,
Mr. Rees had the experience and
leadership that the town needed for
the transition.
“I agree,” said Selectboard chairperson Geoffrey Haworth.
He said each candidate was a good
candidate, but that Mr. Rees stood
out because he had held the position
before.
Mr. Haworth said that he believed
Mr. Rees had the experience that
Fairhaven needs right now.
“I think he’ll be the ideal candidate,” to transition the town to a TA
form of government, said Mr.
Haworth.
Mr. Haworth made the call to Mr.
Rees after the meeting to let him
know about the town’s decision. Mr.
Haworth will negotiate the terms of
the contract with Mr. Rees.
The 59-year-old was one of three
finalists for the town’s top spot. Mike
McCue, Town Administrator in
Rochester, and Gregory Enos,
Assistant Town Manager in Whitman,
also interviewed for the position.
In a telephone interview Mr. Rees
said he was “honored to be chosen,”
and that he was attracted to the job
for two reasons.
First, because of the other two jobs
when he was the first TA. He said he
enjoyed being able to bring about a
professional
environment
and
positive changes.
“I wanted to be able to do that
toward the end of my career, and
Fairhaven gave me that opportunity,”
said Mr. Rees.
Secondly, he said, when he visited
the town he was “very attracted to it.”
He said Fairhaven has a lot going
for it, with the ocean, the historic
town center, the working waterfront,
and good residential areas.
Mark Rees, former City Manager of
Portland, ME, interviews with the Fairhaven
Selectboard on 12/5. Mr. Rees was one of
three finalists who applied for the job. He
will start after the holidays. Neighb News
file photo by Beth David.
“It’s all very positive,” he said,
adding that he felt it would be a great
community to work for.
“My whole career has been in local
government management,” said Mr.
Rees. “In the communities I left, I am
able to say I left in much better
shape.”
He said he believes he can bring
his “experience and expertise” to the
capital planning process to improve
and expand on the progress the
newly formed committee has made
and help Fairhaven avoid surprises.
He also said that he was involved
REES: cont’d on page 21
Memorial service for Chief David A. Provencher this Sunday
Press Release
The City of New Bedford continues
to mourn the loss of Police Chief
David A. Provencher. Arrangements
have been made for family, friends
and the public to pay their respects.
On Sunday, 12/20, at 11:00 AM the
City of New Bedford will host a
memorial service for the general
public at the Zeiterion Theatre, 684
Purchase Street New Bedford.
Family, friends and colleagues will
reflect on the contributions that Chief
Provencher made to the community
in his 35 years of service with the
New Bedford Police Department.
Doors will open to the public at
10:30 a.m. The service will be taped
and aired on New Bedford Cable
Access Government Channel 18 later
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in the week.
On Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00
p.m., Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home,
129 Allen Street, New Bedford, will
host visiting hours.
On Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., a
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated at St. Joseph-St. Therese
Church, 51 Duncan Street, near the
corner of Acushnet Avenue and
Ingraham
Street
across
from
Brooklawn Park.
Kindly proceed directly to the
church on Saturday morning.
Attendees are encouraged to use the
public parking lot located in
Brooklawn Park, entrance on
Acushnet Avenue just north of St.
Joseph-St. Therese.
Following the Mass, a procession
will depart the church for Sacred
Heart Cemetery #2 located on Mount
Pleasant Street adjacent to the New
Bedford Airport. The planned route
from the church is as follows: north
on Acushnet Avenue, west on
Brooklawn Street, south on Ashley
Boulevard, west on Nash Road, north
on Mount Pleasant Street. Motorists
are advised to plan for delays along
the procession route.
The public is also invited to express
their sympathy by signing condolence
books located in the lobby of City
Hall, 133 William Street), and at each
of the City’s four police stations.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Chief Provencher’s memory
to the New England Organ Bank or
American Cancer Society.
SMCU holds 10th annual U.S. Armed Forces Holiday Drive
Press Release
Southern Mass Credit Union
employees, directors, credit union
members, seniors and veterans from
the Fairhaven Council on Aging and
Dr. Askew of Dartmouth Dental
participated in this year’s Holiday
Drive donating basic items most of us
take for granted.
Items included hard candies, gum,
Ziploc bags, hand/body lotions, body
powders, sunscreens, soaps, wipes,
toothbrushes, toothpastes, dental
floss and cups of soup, and were
presented to the Massachusetts
National Guard office located in
Taunton, Mass. All the items collected
are scheduled for delivery to various
units by the end of the year.
“On behalf of Southern Mass Credit
Union, we wish to thank our
members, employees and community
members for their contributions to
our U.S. Armed Forces Holiday Drive
making this drive our most successful
drive to date,” commented Daniel E.
Waltz, President and CEO of Southern
Mass Credit Union. “And above all, we
extend a sincere thank you to all
soldiers for their service and loyalty
to our country.”
nity financial institution offering
Bethany Pinard, Family Assistance competitive
savings,
checking,
Center Specialist of the Army business accounts, auto loans,
National Guard stated, “I want to mortgage loans and equity lines of
express my sincere appreciation to credit. For more information please
Southern Mass Credit Union and all of contact Southern Mass Credit Union
the community members who at 508-994-9971 or visit online at
contributed items in support of our southernmass.com.
Armed
Forces.
Through
your
donations,
our
soldiers will feel
the love and honor
that
they
so
deserve during
this
holiday
season.”
Southern Mass
Credit Union is
headquartered at
123 Alden Road in
Fairhaven
with
branch
offices
located at 2926
Acushnet Avenue
in New Bedford
and at 1101 Stafford Road in Fall Daniel E. Waltz, President/CEO, Southern Mass Credit Union
River. It is a full presents items collected from the 10th Annual U.S. Armed Forces
service commu- Holiday Drive to Bethany Pinard, Family Assistance Specialist,
Massachusetts National Guard. Submitted photo.
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Public Hearings/Legal Notices
Who Makes the Magic?
A Nikommo Island Tale
With Bedtime Version
By Beth David
Available for Nook; and for Kindle and other ebook formats on
Amazon.com Only $1.49
Deadline for
Town Meeting Articles
The deadline for the Articles of the May 7, 2016
Annual Town Meeting Street Acceptance
Articles is January 8, 2016, at 4 pm.
Deadline for Town Meeting Articles is
January 22, 2016, at 4 p.m.
Fairhaven Board of Selectmen
Public Hearings/
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1341 and M.G.L. c. 21 §§ 2653, notice is given of a 401 Water Quality Certification
application for Proposed Cofferdams with Solid Fill by
Fairhaven Shipyard Companies, 32 Water St. Fairhaven, MA on 32 Water St. in Fairhaven for for Marine
Industrial Use. Additional information may be obtained
from CLE Engineering, Inc. 15 Creek Rd., Marion, MA
02738, (508) 748-0937. Written comments should be
sent to MassDEP Southeast Regional Office, Division
of Wetlands and Waterways, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347 within twenty-one days of this notice.
Any group of ten persons, any aggrieved person, or
any governmental body or private organization with a
mandate to protect the environment who submits
written comments may appeal the Department's Certification. Failure to submit written comments before the
end of the public comment period may result in the
waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing.
Conservation Commission
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold
a Public Hearing on January 11, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. in
the Fairhaven Town Hall. Purpose is for the Request for
Determination of the following matters as required by
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 Section 40
as amended.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Request for Determination Applicant Wayne D. &
Linda J Gallant Location Bridge Street Plot 30 Lot
19G Purpose conduct perc test within the
Nasketucket River Basin.
• Notice of Intent Applicant Fairhaven Shellfish
Department Location Little Bay / Nasketucket Bay
Purpose cultivation of oysters.
Jay Simmons, Chairman
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All Mark Waters can think of is how awful it will be if there
aren’t any toys under the tree at Christmas. But with a little
help from the Little People of Nikommo Island, Mark
learns that there’s more to Christmas than bicycles and
board games.
Throw in an aging theatrical neighbor, a snooty know-it-all
cousin and a little bit of island lore, and you’re sure to put
this little tale on your list of annual must-reads at
Christmastide....or any time of year when you could use a
little magic. Written for adults, but suitable for all ages.
(Approx. 9,600 words; bedtime version, 2570 words.)
For links to all Beth David’s books and stories visit
www.Zorena.com
Nomination papers available
Nomination papers are now Trust Funds, Barbara Acksen,
available for residents interested in incumbent; Board of Public Works,
running for office in Fairhaven. The Michael
Ristuccia,
incumbent;
annual election will be held on Planning Board, Jeffrey Lucas and
Monday, April 4.
Ann Richard, incumbents; Housing
Candidates may request nomina- Authority, vacant.
tion papers until 5 p.m. on Thursday,
Town Meeting is looking to fill:
2/11. Papers must be returned with Prec. 1, 24 members for 3 years, and
the require signatures by February 16. one member for 2 years; Prec. 2, 24
Papers for town-wide office require members for 3 years and two for 1
50 certified signatures. Papers for town year; Prec. 3, 23 members for 3 years,
meeting members require 10 certified 1 member for 2 years, and 10
signatures from your precinct only. members for 1 year; Prec. 4, 25
There are many vacancies for town members for 3 years; Prec. 5, 23
meeting members.
members for 3 years; Prec. 6, 24
Offices to be voted on are: Town mebers for 3 years.
Clerk, Eileen Lowney, incumbent;
For more information, contact the
Selectboard, Geoffrey Haworth, Town Clerk at 508-979-4025, Ext. 3.
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REES: cont’d from page 18
in economic development in his last
two jobs and hopes to use that
experience in bringing commercial
businesses to areas of Route 6 that
have been vacant.
Mr. Rees will start after the
holidays. His contract was still being
negotiated as of press time.
The board also discussed budgets
at the meeting, deciding to ask for
department heads to submit budgets
with a 1–2% increase, due to step and
salary increases only.
Mr. Osuch told the board that
receipts and other revenue sources
were on track to keep the town in the
black.
“As long as we can control
expenditures,” said Mr. Osuch.
The word “reasonable” was
bandied about a lot as all three
selectboard members and Mr. Osuch
talked about individual departments
submitting budgets.
“We will be in good shape,” said
Mr. Osuch if “department heads
submit budgets that are reasonable.”
Mr. Murphy said he believed that a
1% increase was “reasonable” on
salaries,
because
all
capital
expenditures should be going
through the Capital Planning
Committee now.
“So there shouldn’t be any
surprises,” said Mr. Murphy.
“It’s a collective effort,” said Mr.
Haworth. “If the departments give us
reasonable budgets, we’ll be okay.”
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Capital Planning Comm.
Mon., 12/21, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Community Preserv. Comm.
TIME CHANGE
Thurs., 12/17, Town Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Mon., 1/11, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Council On Aging
Mon., 12/14, Sr. Center, 9:30 a.m.
Dog Park Committee
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Finance Committee
Oxford Bell Comm
Mon., 12/21 at Selectboard mtg
Planning Board
Tues., 1/12, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Rogers/Oxford Comm.
Mon., 12/21, at Selectboard mtg.
School Committee
Wed., 1/13, FHS Library, 6:30 p.m.
Selectboard
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Mon., 12/21, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Mon., 12/28, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Acushnet Meetings
Board of Health
Fri., 12/18, Parting Ways, 11:30 a.m.
TIDE TABLE
US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod
Canal/Wing’s Neck
HIGH
LOW
Dec
a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.
2015
Thursday
17 0000 1222 0506* 1738*
Friday
18 0058 1320 0616 1845*
Saturday
19 0154 1417 0733 1950*
Sunday
20 0252 1519 0846 2052*
Monday
21 0356 1625 1018 2159*
Tuesday
22 0457 1723 1134* 2302*
Wednesday
23 0548 1812 ----
Wed., 2/23, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Planning Board
Thurs., 12/17, Parting Ways, 6:30 p.m
Police Station Bldg. Comm.
Wed., 1/6, 60 Middle Rd., 1 p.m.
Selectboard
Tues., 1/5, Town Hall, 4 p.m.
TIDE TABLE
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2353*
US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod
Canal/Wing’s Neck
HIGH
LOW
Jan.
a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.
2016
Friday
1 0040 1258 0536 1801
Thursday
24 0635 1859 ----
1325*
Saturday
2 0130 1348 0645 1901
Friday
25 0721 1947 0041* 1419*
Sunday
3 0219 1439 0752 1954
Saturday
26 0808 2035 0130* 1452*
Monday
4 0313 1538 0850 2044
Sunday
27 0855 2122 0217* 1509*
Tuesday
5 0412 1638 1133 2135
Monday
28 0940 2208 0255 1529*
Wednesday
6 0503 1726 1049 2226
Tuesday
29 1025 2255 0329 1556*
Thursday
7 0546 1808 1125 2313
Wednesday
30 1112 2346 0404 1628
Friday
8 0626 1848 ----
----
----
1228*
---Thursday
31 ----
1204 0443 1707
*= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft
**Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more
Saturday
----
1202
----
2356*
9 0707 1931 ----
1242*
*= Predicted minus tides from -0.1 ft. to -1.0 ft
**Predicted minus tides from -1.1 ft to -2.0 ft or more
Page 21
EFS collects food for pantry
Lions save Wood School items
Students at East Fairhaven School engaged in a friendly
competition to see which floor could collect more food for
the Shepherd’s Pantry. First floor (preK to grade 2)
collected 491 items, while the second floor (grades 3–5)
collected 551, for an impressive 1042 items. The items were
lined along the corridors last week before being boxed up
by volunteers and transported to the food pantry.
Ella, a student at EFS, said she felt good about contributing to the cause. “Because I know some people don’t
have enough food for the holidays,” she said. “And my
mom knows some people, too, that don’t have some stuff.”
After spending a year in at the old Oxford School, the
staff of the new Leroy Wood School left a few articles
behind. The Fairhaven Lions were able to save these items,
one of which was a carpet from the fifth grade graduating
class of 2001. The Lions had it restored to like-new
condition. It now sits at the entrance of the Wood School.
The Lions thank Richard O’Rourke of Service Master Clean
for cleaning the carpet.
The trophy declares “Leroy Wood School Nutron Bowl
Champs,” which is probably a science fair award. The
Lions Club presented the items to the school on 11/20.
King Lion Bill Moniz, Lion John Medeiros, Lion Bob Parent, teacher
Jackie LaSalle, Class of 2001 student Justine Canastra with niece
Items for the Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry line the hallway at the Phoebe Yorston, and parent of PTO in 2001 Nancy Greene at a
East Fairhaven School last week as part of a competitio between presentation of items recovered for the Wood School on Nov. 20.
Submitted photo.
the first and second floors. Photo by Beth David.
Saturday, December 19
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A D V E R T I S M E N T
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
•
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Who makes the magic?
By Beth David
“Get away from those trees,” yelled
Mark’s dad. “I told you, you’re not digging
up the lawn to look for gnomes.”
“I know, I know,” Mark answered.
He wanted to dig up the gnome trees,
though, to see if gnomes really existed.
Gnomes build their homes under two oak
trees planted near each other. One tree is
the entrance, the other is the house.
Mark’s mother acted positively mortified, hysterical really, that her little boy
would want to ruin gnome homes.
But Mark didn’t want to ruin their
homes. He wanted to contact them and
tell them that the Waters family needed
help this year.
The gnomes on Nikommo Island often
helped families in need.
Mark wanted to tell them that they
needed stuff, Christmas stuff. It was
Thanksgiving Day and things were looking
pretty glum.
Granddad Waters, who used to live on
the island, simply said, “You don’t contact
gnomes, they contact you.”
Mark’s know-it-all snooty cousin said
only fools believed in gnomes and he
didn’t even know the difference between a
puckwudgie and a fairy.
So Mark plotted and planned for a way
to contact the gnomes.
Meanwhile, he helped Miss Adamack in
her yard, shoveling snow and fixing her
fairy houses.
Finally, he confided in the very
theatrical, eccentric old lady.
He found that she, too, believed in
gnomes and fairies and all the Little
People of the island.
But before he could hatch a plan to
contact the gnomes, Miss Adamack had
an “episode” and ended up in the
hospital.
At first, all Mark could think of was
how she could not help him contact the
gnomes. Then his little sister Polly got all
emotional and weepy and worried about
Miss Adamack because she was sick.
Mark felt like a heel.
He changed his mind, and decided to
take back is note asking for stuff.
But, before he could do that, he found
a little vial of potion right in his secret
spot.
Mark could hardly contain himself
until the next day. And then, it was a snow
day. Gnome magic all the way around.
He made Miss Adamack drink the
potion in her hot chocolate, and in no
time at all she was singing and wearing
her colorful clothes and baking cookies.
What he didn’t understand, though,
was how the gnomes knew. His note had
asked for a bike and a board game, not a
potion.
“You don’t have to say things out loud
for gnomes to hear them,” Miss Adamack
told Mark.
“Oh. I don’t think I like that.”
“No one does,” she said. “But if you
know that someone is hearing your
thoughts, maybe it will make you think
better thoughts.”
And with that, they wrote down their
whole story in the big black book of
stories about the Little People on
Nikommo Island.
Who Makes the Magic, $1.49, is a 9,600word short story available for Kindles,
Nooks and other e-book readers. It includes
a 2,570-word bedtime version. Visit
www.Zorena.com for links to buy.
In a rare painting, three Woodland Gnomes,
probably from different clans, stop for a visit by
an old oak tree on Nikommo Island. The painting
was found in the attic of an eccentric artis who
had lived on Nikommo Island for many years.
ATRIA FAIRHAVEN
Our residents are looking forward to an
exciting, eventful December & Januay here at
Atria Fairhaven. We’d love for you to join us.
(RSVP: 508-994-9238)
Join us for:
Holiday Sing Along with Ray Smith Sat., 12/19, 2:30
to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment by Ray Smith
and celebrate this special time of year with our residents!
Christmas Eve is Here Thurs., 12/24, 2 to 3 p.m. Let’s
all celebrate this magical time of year with musical
entertainment by Frank Noonan.
Elder Lecture Series Thurs., 1/7, 2 p.m. Join us for a
Lecture series: Embracing the gift that you are.
Presented by Magdalana Grace Siegel. RSVP
Entertainment with Dave Valerio Fri., 1/8, 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a fun filled afternoon with musical entertainment by Dave Valerio. RSVP
General Contractor
Licensed General Contractor
for 36 years
Our Services Include All Aspects
of Your Interior/Exterior
Remodeling Needs
Materials Supplied by ABC Supply Company
Marc A. Gadbois • 508-992-0226
391 Alden Road • Fairhaven, Massachusetts
508.994.9238 • www.atriafairhaven.net
MA Const. Sup. Lic. # 003000
MA Home Imp. Lic. #127675
EPA Lead Safe Certified
Fully Insured
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Truck crashes into gas pump and canopy post at Valero
A pickup truck crashed into a a gas pump at the Valero Gas station at Bridge Street and Route 6 at 3 a.m. on Sunday. The station remains
closed to check for structural damage to the canopy over the pumps. Fairhaven police believe the vehicle was traveling east on Bridge
Street when it veered off into the pump, according to an email by police spokesperson Sgt. Kevin Kobza. The operator, 25-year-old
Michael Bowers of Bernese Street in Fairhaven, is facing an operating to endanger charge. The incident is still under investigation, so
more charges may follow. Photos by Beth David.
New business provides
“authentic princesses” for parties
Press Release
Fairhaven Harvest Festival.
Fairhaven Character Parties is a
Fairhaven Character Parties can be
local entertainment group that found on Facebook at Fairhaven
provides authentic princesses and Character
Parties.
For
more
characters for birthday parties and information or to book a party, email
events.
[email protected].
Lindsey Ashworth, a
student at Fairhaven
High, runs this program
in hopes of making every
child they visit feel like
royalty.
From crafts to games
to sing-alongs, Fairhaven
Character Parties makes
sure that your child’s
birthday party is one that
he or she will never
forget.
Along
with
being
available for birthday
parties, their characters
do a fair share of
community service. They
volunteer at many local
community events, most
notably
Fairhaven’s Fairhaven Character Parties provides princess characters
Winterfest
and
The for birthday paties and other events.
Page 24
Snow Parking Ban
No vehicles shall be permitted to
remain on the hydrant side of all
streets in Fairhaven from December 1
to March 31 from midnight to 8:00
a.m. and also during the time of any
snowfall or snow removal operations.
On streets with no hydrants, NO
vehicles shall be permitted to remain
either on the east side of streets
running north and south or on the
north side of streets running east and
west.
The BPW is authorized to remove,
or cause to be removed, to some
convenient place, including a public
garage, any vehicle interfering with
the work of removing or plowing
snow or ice from any way, and the
cost of such removal with all storage
charges resulting there from shall be
paid by the owner of such vehicle.
The Fairhaven Police Department
will strictly enforce this Parking Ban.
Violators will be towed and/or
ticketed.
By Order of: Fairhaven Board of
Public Works
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24-Hour UL-Listed Monitoring Service
Security Systems • Fire Alarms
Closed Circuit Television • Card Access
Serving Bristol & Plymouth Counties for over 35 years
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We strive to maintain our competitive reputation
by reducing costs
24-Hour Service
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Price may
change
Over 15 years’
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www.luzofuel.com
508-992-1714 • 24 Center Street, Corner of Main St.
126 MacArthur Drive
508-996-8042 • New Bedford, MA 02740
“WE GO WHERE THE PROBLEM TREES GROW”
• TREE REMOVAL • LOT CLEARING
• AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK & BOBCAT SERVICE
• FIREWOOD
• PRUNING OF LARGE HISTORICAL TREES
• YEAR ROUND SERVICE
Manufactured On Job Site
0.32 Gauge Aluminum Seamless Gutters
5" Available in 18 Colors
6" Commercial Gutters Available in 4 Colors
360 Main St.
Fairhven, MA 02719
SPECIALISTS IN LARGE DIFFICULT TREE REMOVAL
Free Estimates
508-993-3588
508-999-1598
Lenny Fleurent
& Sons
Masonry Contractors
508-996-0861 • 774-271-4556
(cell):
Over 55 years’ experience
SPECIALISTS in waterproofing cellars/basements
Jobs big or small — we do them all!
Cement Floors • Cement Driveways
Chimneys • Stone Walls • Patios & Steps
Sidewalks & Aprons • Fireplaces
Fairhaven
A simple ad
just to say: I truly enjoy
reading the Neighb News
every week!
from Louise Dupre
Insured • Residential • Town Approved • Lic. # 013997
Page 25
FHS Girls basketball team falls to Dighton Rehoboth
The Fairhaven Girls Basketball team fell to South Coast Conference rival, Dighton Rehoboth, 52-29 on Monday, 12/15 at home. In the
early season, the Lady Blue Devils are 1-1 and 0-1 in the SCC. ABOVE LEFT: Josie Pimental fights for a rebound for the Lady Blue
Devils. ABOVE RIGHT: Breanna Demanche sinks the two-point shot and ended with a team high 10 points. BELOW LEFT: Laela Pepin
drives the lane for the Lady Blue Devils. BELOW RIGHT: Laela Pepin goes through two Falcon defenders. Photos by Ryan Feeney.
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Happy Holidays from all of us at
Howe Allen Realty
to all of you.
Howe Allen Realty
43 Centre Street, Fairhaven
888.491.9993 | howeallen.com
HOURS:
Mon.–Thurs.,
4 p.m.–10.;
Fri. & Sat.,
Noon–11 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Serving food until
9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs.,
and until 10 p.m.
Fri. & Sat.
110 Middle St.
Fairhaven
508-999-1112
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